Author: Nassef Manabilang Adiong

Nassef is the founder of Co-IRIS (International Relations and Islamic Studies Research Cohort), PHISO (Philippine International Studies Organization), DSRN (Decolonial Studies Research Network), and BRLN (Bangsamoro Research and Legal Network). He works on interdisciplinary research between Islam and International Relations and explores the Bangsamoro society as he heads the Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) of the Bangsamoro Parliament. Visit https://nassef.info/ for more details.

Members of the IR-IS Research Cohort

Personalities who expressed to help and be part of the cohort so far:

ABDELKADER, Deina is currently an assistant professor in the department of political science at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Abdelkader is a Comparitivist and International Relations specialist. Her scholarly interests and research, focus on the Middle East and North Africa, Comparative Democratization in the Muslim World, Islamic Activism, and the Role of Muslim Women in Religious Interpretation. She is the author of Social Justice in Islam (2000) and Islamic Activists: The Anti-Enlightenment Democrats(Pluto Press, 2011). She has also authored a number of articles; her latest is: Coercion, Peace and the Issue of Jihad in the Digest of Middle East Studies, and a forthcoming book chapter titled: “Modernity, Islam and Religious Activism“, The New Global Order and the Middle East, Ashgate Publishers, (forthcoming Fall, 2012). Abdelkader is also one of two women on the Islamic Jurisprudential Council of North America (Fiqh Council of North America) and she is also part of the editorial board of the Digest of Middle East Studies, and the new President of Voile: “Voices of Islamic Law and Ethics”. <deina_abdelkader@uml.edu>

ACOSTA, Eduardo Erazo is a sociologist at the Research on Religion and Migration at the University of Nariño in Pasto, Colombia. <rueduardo2000@hotmail.com>

ADIONG, Nassef Manabilang is the founder of the IR-IS Research Cohort. <info@nassef-m-adiong.com>

ARAJ, Victoria Dimitri is currently a Marie Curie Research Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey and a PhD candidate in the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, UK.  Her research interests include Turkish Foreign Policy, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relations between Turkey and Israel, state building and peace building. <victoriaaraj@sabanciuniv.edu>

ARNAKIM, Lili Yulyadi Bin is a visiting scholar at the Centre for Policy Research and International Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia. <yulyadi@yahoo.com>

DALAY, Galip is a PhD student in International Relations at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. He is also a research assistant under the political research wing of SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research in Ankara. He has co-authored with Hatem Ete and Mustafa Altunoglu the “Dominant Party Politics and Justice and Development Party” (SETA Foundation, 2013). <galip.dalay@gmail.com>

DUDERIJA, Adis is a senior lecturer in gender studies at the University of Malaya. He is the sole author of “Constructing Religiously Ideal Believer and Muslim Woman Concepts: Neo-Traditional Salafi and Progressive Muslim Methods of Interpretation (Manahij),” (Palgrave, 2011) and a forthcoming edited book entitled “Maqasid Al Shari ah and Contemporary Muslim Reformist Thought” (Palgrave, 2014). His research interests in Islamic Studies are gender and Islam, contemporary reformist Muslim thought, and Islamic hermeneutics. <adisduderija@gmail.com>

ERSOY, Eyüp is a PhD candidate in International Relations at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He is an assistant editor of Review of International Law and Politics published USAK International Strategic Research Organization. His article on “Bringing Religion Back In: Debating Religion in International Politic” was published in All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace in 2012. He has written a book entitled “Turkish-Chinese Military Relations: Spinning More, Moving Less” (Ankara: USAK Publications, 2008). <eyupersoy@hotmail.com>

HAQUE, Mohammad Mohibul is an assistant professor of the department of political science at Aligarh Muslim University in India. In 2011, he authored a book entitled “International Terrorism and Violence: A Human Rights Perspective” published by Manak Publications (New Delhi) in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University Press (Aligarh). He also contributed several articles and research papers in national and international journals, magazines, and newspapers. He has been a panelist for discussions on TV and other public fora. He is the recipient of the President of India Dr. Shankardayal Sharma Gold Medal. His areas of interest are Political Theory, International Politics, Poltical Islam, Indian Polity, Terrorism and Human Rights. His email address is <mohibulhaque@gmail.com>. 

KIDWAI, A.R.M. Saleem is a professor in School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. He was a twice recipient of Fulbright Fellowship. He has authored four books and several journal articles. He is the director of the International Centre for Peace Studies in New Delhi and the president of the Centre for the Study of Muslim World and Democracy. He travelled extensively and visited Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, China, Thailand, Austria, the UK, France, and the USA. <kidwaisaleemjnu@gmail.com>

KUMAR, Rajeesh is a doctoral candidate at the Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament in the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. He co-edited with Navaz Nizar the “Islam, Islamist Movements and Democracy in Middle East: Challenges, Opportunities and Responses” (New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House, 2012), and co-edited with Daniel Daianu, Giorgio Basevi and Carlo D’Adda the “Eurozone Crisis and the Future of Europe:  Political Economy of Further Integration and Governance” (London and New York: Palgrave Macmillan, forthcoming in 2013). <rajeeshkumaar@gmail.com>

MAURIELLO, Raffaele is an Italian historian of the modern Middle East. He holds a PhD in Islamic Civilization: History and Philology from the Sapienza, University of Rome (Italy). He has published several peer-reviewed essays and chapters in edited volumes on Shi‘a Islam history and on Iranian and Iraqi geopolitical affairs. He is also a translator of both Arabic and Persian languages. In 2013, he was awarded the World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of Islamic Studies for his monograph Descendants of the Family of the Prophet in Contemporary History: A Case Study, the Šī‘ī Religious Establishment of al-Naǧaf (Iraq) published on December 2011 by Fabrizio Serra. He can be contacted through his email address, i.e. <raffaele.mauriello@me.com>.

PARRAY, Tauseef Ahmad is a doctoral candidate at Aligarh Muslim University in India. His research interests involve Islam and democracy, modern Islamic political thought, and Qur’anic studies. His latest article is ‘Democracy in Islam: Views of Several Modern Muslim Scholars’ published in American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences. <tauseef.parray21@gmail.com>

SAYIN, Yusuf is a PhD candidate in International Relations at Selçuk University. He has written a master thesis entitled “Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Din: İslam’ın Dış Politika Kuramı (International Relations and Religion: Islam, Foreign Policy Theory).” <yusuf.sayin@hotmail.com.tr>

E-learning course: Bridging the Great Divide (The Jewish-Muslim Encounter)

Never has there been a greater need for an understanding of other faiths and relations between faiths.

The Woolf Institute (Cambridge), in partnership with the School of International Service at the American University in Washington, is delighted to announce that following a successful first year, the e-learning programme, Bridging the Great Divide: The Jewish-Muslim Encounter, will be offered again in 2012.

This 15-week e-learning course will explore the history, culture and theology of Muslims and Jews, reflecting on similarities and differences as well as the major challenges. Assisted by leading scholars in the US and Europe with a wealth of experience in this field, the course will also offer strategies for building bridges between the communities.

Because this course is committed to the highest levels of scholarly integrity, it will provide a space for the discussion of the entire range, in the broadest sense, of the Jewish-Muslim encounter. This discussion does not preclude more controversial issues.

Applications are now being accepted for the course starting week commencing 27 August 2012. (The deadline for applications is 6 August 2012.)

The normal course fee for the American University award is £2500 but Woolf Institute students will be able to apply either for one of the 5 full scholarships or 5 bursaries (resulting in a reduction of fees to £450 each).

For more details of the course, together with the application form, visit the website http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/courses/mj.asp.

I should be grateful if you could help promote this course by sending this information, together with the attached flier, to your colleagues, students, and any other contacts who may be interested.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at eth22@cam.ac.uk.

Kind regards,
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In Loving Memory of Our Beloved and Cheerful Father… the effervescent and vivacious, Mr. Nazir Marohombsar Adiong

I cannot help but to cry while doing this tribute to honor our beloved father.

Just by looking at his pictures which manifest such joy and happiness,
my tears keep on flowing like streams and rivers
and heart is grieving like a lamenting event of great catastrophe.

My parents were even planning to make their first hajj (pilgrimage)
to the Ka’aba in al-Makkah, Saudi Arabia this year (2012),
all of their documents were nearly complete,
instead Allah (God) decided to invite my father immediately.

Wherever you may be, dad, we wanted you to know that your optimal success
is how you brought and guided us (your wife and children)
toward the state of success we are living now.

May Allah and our angels guide your journey to the eternal sanctuary
and blissfully haven. Farewell, for now.

 

Nazir Marohombsar Adiong
August 20, 1957 – January 29, 2012
54 years old
After coming back to Ankara last Friday (Jan. 27) in the afternoon, Uncle Robin (my father’s elder brother) sent me a message that my father was rushed to the hospital because his heart stops beating. I only got the chance to read his message on Saturday morning. The doctors from ER were able to revive him. However, his brain and internal organs were directly affected because of 20 minutes of no oxygen and unstable blood circulation.
While he was quasi-unconscious on Saturday night, he was able to listen to all of the people who were there and talked to him including my mother and my sisters. Until, I was the last who talked through a mobile phone, and my mother told me that his tears fell and he finally bids goodbye. I will miss you, dad, wherever you are. In many years to come, we will be reunited when our time in this world had ended.

Imz Ymz aka Alimah

In memory of my Dad
i will remember all u taught me
i’m hurt…… but won’t be sad,
cos he’ll send me down the answers
and he’ll always be my DAD:(
This was the last family photo taken in my grandfather’s home in Marawi City, Philippines. 
From right to left: Nazrin (the youngest), our Father and Mother, Alimah, 
and Myself – the eldest. (August 2011)

Evangeline Santos Nassef, am sure you remember me, though we had not communicated much…I was formerly one of the PTA Presidents of the former TCQC….your father is a very good friend a brother of mine, and just want to let you know that I personally grieved so much on your Dad’s passing. We share the grief on your loss…as it is also a great loss for us. All those who knew Naz and whose lives was touched by him…wanted to let your family accept condelences and prayers. We will truly miss your dad. God bless.

I, together with my friends mourn the passing of a very good friend and Muslim brother…Naz Adiong. We pray for the early repose of his soul. May he bring with him happy memories of our comarederies..moments that made his passing painful for all of us. No doubt that your in the hands of our Lord now. Godspeed Naz…we love you!!! Your Dad Naz was very proud of you, in fact, 1st week of December, he told us you were coming from your successful doctorate studies from abroad, that they are just waiting for you, then we will have our reunion toether with your Mom Sandra. Regards to your Mom.

I missed your Dad so much Nassef, he is one true brother….very simple, very kind, very loving, A TRUE SCOUT IN SPITRIT…everyone likes him…..there’s an empty space in my heart…regret that I hadn’t seen him before his passing in this world. You are one truly blessed child of Naz….you must really be so proud of him…..WE ALL DO!!!

John Philip Santillan ‎Do accept my heartfull condolences to you and Adiong family. It was a shocking news, after a long years of waiting and just and two weeks ago, i was able to talk to your father through his cellphone, my bestfriend in highschool. May his soul rest in peace. . . . I still can remember his voice and our laughters, plans for summer. . . Nassef, thank you. And please do take care and give my regards to Robin he also knew me. May GOD bless you all.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Nassef, the fellowship and friendship we had with you father, i will never be forget and he will remain my bestfriend. I do miss him. Do take care and surely if you come for a visit norway don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a blessed day. Regards to the family and also to kuya Robin.

Ibrahim Macatoon Abdulrahman Macacua I AM DEEPLY shocked and felt very sad upon knowing the untimely death of your beloved father NAZIR ADIONG, my best friend & my classmate (DC ‘73). I pray for his soul to rest in peace & for you to regain strength. Accept my heartfelt & deepest condolence!

Dvine Gianan mare, i’m very saddened by what happened. Grabe nashock naman kme nila mama kanina. Hope your strength w0n’t fail you, sana nga andyan ako para mabigyan kita kahit unting c0mf0rt lang..wag k masyad0ng mad0wn lalo na nasa turkey k ulit isipin na lang natin peaceful n ang papa mo sa heaven..magkikita-kita din tau ulit! I love u mare, ingat ka dyan.. We send u our c0nd0lences.. I’m here sh0uld u need me..

Clemencius Munez nassef, my sincerest condolences. Be strong. We are always here for you. You have our prayers.
Lorna Abarca hi nas! naiyak naman ako. i just read this. condolences to you and to your family. he just waited for you. am sure he’s just waiting for your voice before he let go. be strong nas and will pray for you. don’t worry nasa creator na natin sya. whatever you are feeling right now, it will take time to heal. ingat! nas, be strong dear!
Alvin Go Dearest friend Nassef Manabilang Adiong, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I never expected that this will happened, since our last talked about him. : C Wherever tito may be, God will always be with him. I, with my family (im sure all your friends too), will pray for tito. He may not any more be physically present, but he will always be alive in the hearts of many people who loves him. Continue to shine, like the stars that shine in the darkest night. We will always be by your side.
Prof. Dr. Clarita R. CarlosNassef, my heart bleeds for you as I  feel deeply the sense of loss and helplessness you feel knowing your father was dying and you were so far away.  I always believe that like my mother who has passed on, your father will also still be with you on another level.  Remember, the amount of energy in this earth is constant all the time, never diminishes… Warm hugs to comfort you…
Dean Julkipli Wadi Dear Dr. Adiong; Our condolences to you and your family. Life is always like that for all of us. As it has a beginning, life has its end too. We all are from Him and to Him is our return. It was good you were able to talk to him; he passed away happy when he heard your voice. He must be very proud of you. In a sense, as he was an acccomplished man, he must have left you the torch to accomplish more not only for your family and relatives but in the service of higher ideals including the principles he believes in.  Thank you also for keeping in touch and for sharing your success and moment of grief. I’d known too many friends and colleagues who I’ve seen their potentials and talents. You are one of them who stand out almost singularly. Good luck and our du’a to your late father and may Allah bless him. Best.
Prof. Dr. Nuri YurdusevI am very sorry to hear the sad news. Hope you soon pull yourself and get back to your normal life. Take care
Dean Meliha Altunisik Dear Nassef, I am so sorry to hear this news. I lost my mom a year ago. So I sincerely understand how you feel. This is a great loss. I console myself by cherishing the good memories we have had with my mom and believing that one day we will meet again. I advise you to do the same. May Allah rest his soul in peace and give you strength. My very best wishes.
Prof. Dr. Yasin CeylanDear Nassef, I am exrtremely sorry for your father’s death. I can imagine how much you are affected by the event. You also know as a beleiving Muslim that he has returned to his Lord, Allah. The only thing that we can do for him is to ask God for mercy and forgiveness. Love.
Marigen Amador Zaimoglu Nassef my dear,as i told you …be strong!!!this is part of our life just pray for him and i know he is in good hands now.My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.Dont forget that Iam here to help and comfort you…ate jean..

Sanem Arslan My dearest, I’m terribly sorry to read the saddened news on your wall and so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family and with those he left behind. May his soul rest in peace. Please try to be strong canım… He will be truly missed but may the happy moments you all shared be a source of comfort. My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m always here for you… Let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. I will give you a big hug when we see each other…

Adeliza Dima-Adiong Condolence klasmet & cozn…Kagabi dumting labi daddy mu but ADIONG FAMILY still cant believe what happen 2 ur dad! young age, very active 2 d’ family, always nkasmile & ur dad s one of legacy of ADIONG.
Tanya Meikshane Nassef, dear Naseef. I am very sorry about your Dad. I wish he rests in peace. Many hugs to you! Take care.
Shan Michael Sputnik my sincere condolences my friend 😦 youre in my prayers. be strong. hugs tight
RJ Dato condolence…
Marece Aira Vinluan condolence.
June Sinajon Kuya… *HUG*
Carlo Mertesacker Ong ‎:( condolence Naseef. His in a better place now
Reynan A. Gaban condolence
Jerali Dela Cruz Rodrigo Condolence po
Joselito Dalisay He’s in good hands where ever he is, just be strong my friend and continue the good works you have started and that would make him even more proud of you. Condolence, Nassef.
Rona Jane Savedra Condolence. welcome back sa Ankara, tawagan mo ako para makapagkape naman tayo.
Grace Tuliao condolence nasef..=(
Ron LaranjoI extend my condolences to you and your family. I will pray for your father and your family
Jennifer Paladcondolence nassef and to the whole famıly of adıong….
Kristhel Anne S. Kabigting condolence nassef. btw my parents would like to know kung dito ba sa manila ung wake? kasma kasi nila yan sa PTA before di ba.
Desiree Anne Comota aww condolence nassef. 😦
Teresita Panganiban condolence …hes in god hand now and rest in peace…
Felix Oko Ankrahmy condolence nassef the Lord knows best.
Me-an Odulio condolence nassef :C
Boggs Tanggol Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun.
Monica Dulos Kuya Nassef, my condolences.
Suray San Innalilahi wa inna illaihi rojiun…..my deepest condolence ..my dear friend Nassef. My prayer for him.
Arvin Sangalang Condolences po…
Mj A Sagle condolence nassef….
Marco Angelo Eugenio My most sincere condolences.
Dyan Santiago Condolence
Whenny SagunCondolences nassef…..
Maricar Flores condolence
Jennifer Anne Gaw My Condolences Mr. Adiong
Rosalinda Cruzcondelence frend and welcome back in Ankara
Rothess Castillocondolence…
Ciera Corca My condolences, I am sorry
Jobir MuminovInnalilahi wa inna illaihi rojiun \*_*/… Accept my deep condolences Nassef… May Allah bless you!
Jona Sh I am sorry sweety…Unfortunately, there is a time for everyone to leave this world… It’s hard to accept this, but try to be as strong as possible and give a meaning to your life as I believe your dad did as well.
Zy-za Nadine Suzara I’m sorry to hear this, Nassef. My condolences.
Betty York condolence…
Lounel Halili condolences
Aron SamsonKuya condolence ngaun ko lang nbasa ~_~
Anna Tasnim Basman inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun
Czi-j Ebuen condolence po
Kadu Toquero condolence
Jeff Baclor my condolences, nassef
Leyla Yosef Condolencemy friend im sure he will wait you in heaven.God bless him.
Anna Tajminah Sumande Basman inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun
Danny Swibel Sorry to hear bro..be well and remember all the good stuff!
Tez Verina condolence , Nasef
Nathan Lawrence Penullarcondolence naseef.
Sheila Dinn Yu-Aquende Condolence Nassef.
Roder Mahinaycondolence nassef
Hanna Navarro Condolence po..=(
Cors Pasia my condolences Naseef
Aiz Gomez oh my, sorry to hear that Nas 😦 my deepest and sincerest condolences to u and ur family
Mae Reysoma Calderon condolence po
JB Manabilangallah bless always your family specially your dad tc. Cousin
Ommie AlangadiI was there…in the hospital last sunday… May ALLAH Bless Kuya Nazz soul…
KissesBeh ZeroThree condolence 😦 😦
Jomaimah Macadato nassef condolence
Vivien Santillan Simms my condolenced to your family.your father was such good friend to us.
Tez Verina condolence nasef
Rosalie Stacey May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time…thoughts and prayers are with you. Ima…my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Kaye Espinosa condolence
Jhe Velasco miss u chacha.. 😦 condolence..
Edsen Contreras Bunag ate imz condolence..
Reeza Joyce GasconCondolence ima 😦
Iyrah Francesca Lindres Imz imz….miz u n dn….condolence po….
Jenn Ferrancullo Condolence alimah
Joan Noble condolence!!!
Nelda Santos Simbulan Caldwellsorry for ur loss
Jasmin Rad I’m sorry Ima. Also my conodlence.Be Strong!!
Gaze Isien Ngyn k kng nlman toh ah 😦 condolence mahal.
Joyce Christine Sagle Galitcondolences dear..
Ma Cristina Malubay Evangelistacondolence
Rose Carlongan Amancio Condolence Ima 😦
Rhein ThoMas condolence ate imz.
Curt Bryan Lacuata Condolence ate..
Aiza Llegue Dejucoscondolence alimah,, i met ur dad during our HS days,, and i still remember him til now.. im praying for ur family,, take care.. and IMY gurl..
Laurice Ann Sanz my condolence yma..
Amie Franssen-Halligcondolence Imah.. take care always..
Jane PatanaoCondolence mah…

Xhenezh Singhcondolence ymah…

Maui O’ReillyHi Nassef, I hope you’re hanging along.. Hugs and my condolences to you and your family

Legaspi RavasNassef please accept my condolences for the ascent of your father to God all the best for you and your loved ones

Patrick Famillarannaseef, ok ka lang ba?… Condolence…

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) membership

               

The ICD is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization focused on the theoretical and practical promotion of Cultural Diplomacy.

They offer membership of the ICD to allow individuals and organizations to show their support for our work. By becoming a member of the ICD you are joining over 15,000 likeminded stakeholders across the world, ranging from ambassadors to young professionals, from government officials to college students, and from NGOs to multinational corporations.

All members share a belief in the importance of cultural exchange as an essential tool in the modern world.

International Studies Graduate Makes Academic Waves Abroad

After being an excellent International Studies scholar, UE College of Arts and Sciences-Manila graduate Nassef Manabilang Adiong is making waves internationally as a postgraduate student enjoying multiple scholarships and as an author of several published academic papers.
He is currently a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in International Relations at the Middle East Technical University in Turkey, and is a recipient of both the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia Scholarship and the Turkish Government’s TÜBITAK Fellowship for foreign Ph.D. students. (TÜBITAK refers to the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.)
Hereceived an “Outstanding Academic Performance Award” from the Dean of the Graduate School of Social Sciences and the President of the University. He received the award after fulfilling all the required courses in only two semesters with a high cumulative grade point average of 3.86 out of 4.00, and passing the comprehensive examinations. In addition, he was also awarded the 2011 Korean Government Scholarship Program as Ph.D. student in International Politics, Major in Middle Eastern studies (his second Ph.D. program) at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in the Republic of Korea, but he declined it. He is now considering a PhD fellowship from Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures and Societies in 2012.
Mr. Adiong graduated from the UE CAS Manila with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Major in International Studies, Magna Cum Laude, in November 2006. He completed the entire degree program in three and one half years.
As a UE student, he was a grantee of the Quezon City Local Government Scholarship Program and was a two-time Academic Excellence Awardee. He also served as Vice President of the CAS Manila Student Council in school year 2005-2006, and participated in many contests and conferences in UE and off-campus. He was a University President Scholar (2nd Semester, SY ’04-05), a University Scholar (SY ’05-06 and in the 1st Semester of SY ’06-07) and a College Scholar (1st Semester, SY ’04-05).
Mr. Adiong went on to receive his Master in International Studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in 2009, studying through both a UP Presidential Scholarship and a Willy Keng Fellowship. UP also awarded him with a ‘merit certificate’: twice as a distinguished College Scholar and once as a distinguished University Scholar.
 
                Moreover, he won full bursary (i.e., financial support, endowment) to learn Muslim and Jewish relations at Woolf Institute, an affiliated research institute of Cambridge University, from January to May 2011. He presented his research papers and served as invited discussant and panel chair in different world congresses and conferences in Manila, Barcelona, Prague, Athens, Istanbul, Ankara, Qazvin and Tehran. He contributed articles to the forthcoming 2012 Encyclopedia of Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to be published by SAGE Publishing, and has written peer-reviewed journal articles for “Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations,” “Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law eJournal,” “Political Methods: Qualitative & Multiple Methods eJournal,” and “Law and Society: International and Comparative Law eJournal.”
His work on “Islam and International Relations: Mutual Perceptions” will be published by the Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Newcastle, UK) in late 2012. I.B. Tauris Publishers (London, UK), for its part, is interested in publishing his dissertation entitled “The Concept of Nation-State in Contemporary IR and Islamic Studies.” He also contributed one chapter on “Ideology which Spawns Islamist Militancy” in a forthcoming book entitled Counterterrorism: From the Cold War to the War on Terror edited by Prof. Dr. Frank Shanty to be published by ABC-CLIO (California, US).
Mr. Adiong is presently a member of the following academic organizations: International Resource Network (City University of New York, USA), British International Studies Association (Aberystwyth, UK), Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc. (Arizona, USA), International Political Science Association (Montreal, Canada), The International Studies Association (Arizona, USA), The International Society for Islamic Legal Studies (Massachusetts, USA), Turkish International Studies Association (Istanbul, Turkey), and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) standing groups in ‘Religion and Politics’ and ‘Extremism and Democracy.
In providing his post-UE information to Silangan, Mr. Adiong expressed that “I am humbly [sharing] this piece regarding my academia journey…to the whole UE community and hopefully may serve as an example and inspiration for students who are striving for excellence.”
He also said that “[I]t is in UE where [I] learned to strive for excellence while staying humble. Thus, [I am] infinitely indebted and thankful to [my] Alma Mater—truly, the University of Excellence!”
                Mr. Adiong’s writings can be viewed and downloaded online via his author webpage at Social Science Research Network (papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1556958), blog (nassef-adiong.blogspot.com), academia page (independent.academia.edu/NassefAdiong), or by running a Google search (scholar.google.com/scholar?q=nassef+adiong).